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Medicines calcium carbonate + colecalciferol; cholecalciferolQuestion & answer

calcium carbonate + colecalciferol; cholecalciferol · Medicine question

How do I know whether to chew, swallow or dissolve it?

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The answer

Answer

Use the instructions for the exact brand and formulation supplied because preparation and administration differ.

Sources for this answer

Calceos 500mg/400IU Chewable Tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Adcal-D3 Caplets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

Adcal-D3 Dissolve 1500mg/400IU Effervescent Tablets — Current selected SmPC

emc · Summary of Product Characteristics

Cacit D3 500 mg/440 IU, effervescent granules for oral solution in sachets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

Accrete D3 film-coated tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.

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